atrophy

atrophy at·ro·phy (āt'rə-fē)n. A wasting or decrease in the size of an organ or tissue, as from death and reabsorption of cells, diminished cellular proliferation, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, decreased function, or hormonal changes. Also called atrophia.v.at·ro·phied, at·ro·phy·ing, at·ro·phies To undergo atrophy.

(āt'rə-fē) A wasting or decrease in the size of an organ or tissue, as from death and reabsorption of cells, diminished proliferation of cells, pressure, lack of oxygen, malnutrition, decreased function, or hormonal changes.